Inside The $6 Million Cessna Skycourier Plane
0:00 - Intro
This is the Cessna Skycourier, Cessna's game-changing workhorse that features unparalleled performance, versatility, and efficiency. Today, we’re going inside the Cessna Skycourier to talk about everything you need to know about this fantastic aircraft.
0:30 - Cabin
With a cabin length of 32 feet 9 inches or 10 meters and a width of 5 feet 7 inches or 1.7 meters, it can comfortably accommodate up to 19 passengers in the commuter configuration or carry a payload of up to 6,000 pounds or 2,722 kg in the cargo version.
In the passenger configuration, the Skycourier boasts ergonomic, forward-facing seats with adjustable headrests, ample legroom, and individual overhead air vents. The seats are arranged in a 1-2 configuration. Additional storage compartments are available for carry-on luggage. For those who prioritize connectivity, the aircraft is equipped with optional in-flight Wi-Fi, power outlets, and USB charging ports. Furthermore, the low cabin altitude of 8,000 feet or 2,438 meters ensures a comfortable environment for passengers and reduces the risk of altitude-related health issues.
In the cargo configuration, the cabin features a flat floor and large cargo door, measuring 87 inches or 2.21 meters wide and 69 inches or 1.75 meters high, making it easy to load and unload bulky items. The cargo area is equipped with a robust cargo restraint system, ensuring the safe and secure transportation of your cargo.
2:41 - Cockpit
The cockpit comfortably accommodates two pilots with adjustable seats, ample legroom, and easily accessible storage compartments for personal items.
The Skycourier is also designed for single-pilot operations. Its sophisticated G1000 Nxi avionics should be familiar territory. Avionics on the base aircraft include Garmin’s GFC autopilot with electronic stability protection. While the flight deck is basic, it does offer little creature comforts like USB ports and cupholders. There’s also a separate cockpit door that leads to the outside world.
The avionics suite offers a fully integrated and intuitive flight deck for pilots. The system features two large, high-resolution 10.6-inch displays, serving as the primary flight display and multifunction display.
The G1000 NXi suite includes advanced features like synthetic vision, terrain awareness and warning system, traffic collision and avoidance system, weather radar, and satellite-based navigation capabilities. The cockpit also incorporates a touchscreen controller.
The Skycourier is equipped with a sophisticated autopilot system, the Garmin GFC 700, which is fully integrated with the G1000 NXi avionics suite. The GFC 700 offers advanced features such as altitude preselect, airspeed hold, vertical speed hold, and heading hold. It also supports GPS-based navigation, enabling precise and efficient flight path management.
The cockpit offers various connectivity options, including optional satellite communication and in-flight Wi-Fi. The aircraft is also equipped with a digital audio panel, USB charging ports, and an emergency locator transmitter for added safety and convenience.
5:39 - Engine and Performance
Equipped with two powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC turboprop engines, the Skycourier boasts an impressive takeoff and climb performance. The engines deliver 1,100 shaft horsepower each, enabling the aircraft to take off from short runways with ease. With a takeoff distance of 3,660 feet or 1,116 meters, and a maximum takeoff weight of 14,200 pounds or 6,437 kilograms, the Skycourier can reach its initial cruise altitude quickly, reducing time spent in busy airspace and improving overall mission efficiency.
The aircraft offers an impressive cruising speed of up to 200 knots, and a service ceiling of 25,000 feet or 7,600 meters, and its maximum range of 900 nautical miles or 1,667 kilometers ensures flexibility in mission planning, opening up a wide variety of destinations and applications.
With a landing distance of 3,010 feet or 917 meters, the landing performance is equally impressive, as its rugged landing gear and responsive flight controls ensure smooth and precise landings, even on short or unpaved runways. Its short-field landing capabilities allow the Skycourier to operate in diverse environments, while maintaining a maximum net payload of 5,000 lbs or 2,268 kg and a full-fuel payload of 1,720 lbs or 780 kg.
8:18 - Purchase Price and Operating Cost
The base purchase price of a new Cessna Skycourier is $5.5 million before options, and the average hourly operating cost is estimated at $1,300 to $2,000.
8:32 - Outro
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